![]() An anti-abortion message is implied, though Miranda's eventual decision to have an abortion is depicted with realistic complexity. The author stops just short of pushing a finger-wagging, just-say-no morality lesson, while laying out worst-case-scenarios that all point back to teenage sex. She's subsequently physically assaulted by a football player, sending her spiraling emotionally and mentally downward. They take things slow, but eventually have sex–unprotected sex, despite the recent drama over Miranda's best friend's sister's unplanned pregnancy, a fate that will befall Miranda as well. ![]() ![]() The rest of the football team harasses her about her history, but compassionate Keith stands by her. Miranda, though, dated a football player during her freshman and sophomore years and now regrets it. She and Keith start dating, and he's everything she ever wanted: sexy, kind, sensitive, trustworthy. What an exciting 16th birthday for protagonist Miranda: She goes to a concert, dances with a hottie, gives him her number and–OMG!–he calls the next day. ![]() What begins as a bland, fairy-tale romance between toned and tan blue-eyed teenagers becomes an emotional grapple over morals and the consequences of teenage sex. ![]()
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